Cate Cody - Jazz Singer

SOPHISTICATED 1930s STYLE VOCAL JAZZ

"Cate Cody has a unique way with a song. She sings the melody and
lyrics with a beguiling simplicity that makes it sound like they are a
secret she wants only you to know and she draws the listener in without
resorting to tricks and affectations.." Dave Newton - 13 Times British Jazz Pianist of the Year

Jazz Band, Trio, Quartet or Quintet

Sophisticated 1930s style vocal jazz for any occasion, large or small featuring Cate Cody - one the UK's finest jazz singers. Cate performs in a
variety of line-ups especially to suit your event - Jazz Band, Trio, Quartet or Quintet. Cate's swinging band features some of the UK's top players
who have worked with most of the UK's finest singers and musicians including Acker Bilk, Stacey Kent, Bryan Ferry and George Melly. The core Trio is made up of Vocals, Piano and Double Bass - to which either drums or saxophone can be added to create the ideal Jazz Band specifically to suit your event.

The Cate Cody Trio features ballads from the Great American Songbook, perfect for intimate, low-key settings, or will happily play a more
dynamic programme should the occasion call for it. For the Quartet, add either Drums for enhanced rhythm, or Saxophone/Clarinet for additional melody, or for the full Quintet,
add both Drums and Saxophone/Clarinet. Visit the Booking page for more information and to hear samples of the possible combinations.

During the Golden Age of Jazz many of the most famous and memorable songs of the 20th Century were written. Composers such as Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter,
the Gershwins and Harold Arlen wrote the songs and many prominent versions were performed and recorded by singers as diverse as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday,
Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Fats Waller and Nat 'King' Cole.

Vocal Jazz is suited to so many events requiring music and appeals to a wide variety of people. This makes it an ideal choice for Weddings and Anniversary
Parties as well as Corporate Entertainment. Whether you choose the Trio, Quartet or Quintet, you can be assured of the highest quality live music, a
professional and punctual service and exciting entertainment for you and your guests.